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Asthma drug to relieve 'lifelong lockdown'

December 30, 2022 08:33 AM AEDT| By AAPNEWS

A new addition to the PBS is slated to help the country's most severe asthmatics, giving them three medicines in one in an Australian-first aerosol inhaler.

Aussies spend record amount at Christmas

December 30, 2022 08:22 AM AEDT| By AAPNEWS

Christmas and Boxing Day sales have hit record amounts and growth with Australians rewarding themselves after a tough year.

Drug trafficking arrests at Sydney pub

December 30, 2022 07:22 AM AEDT| By AAPNEWS

The head of an alleged drug dealing gang has been arrested at a Sydney pub as police uncover drugs, drug paraphernalia and credit card reading devices.

Red Cross marks busiest year yet in NSW

December 30, 2022 06:36 AM AEDT| By AAPNEWS

The Red Cross says there were just 36 days in NSW this year when the humanitarian aid and community services charity was not responding to a disaster.

Man charged over death of Chinese national

December 30, 2022 06:07 AM AEDT| By AAPNEWS

A man has been charged after a woman, a 31-year-old Chinese national, was found dead in a Melbourne apartment.

Search for missing Tasmanian angler

December 30, 2022 05:53 AM AEDT| By AAPNEWS

Tasmania Police have grave fears for a man, 50, who went missing at the state's Great Lake on Thursday while on a solo fishing expedition.

Latest updates from ASX chemical stocks

December 30, 2022 12:54 AM AEDT| By Team Kalkine Media

As per Market Research Future, the specialty chemicals market will grow with a compounded annual growth rate of 4% to reach US $900 billion by end of the decade.

NSW township told to expect major flooding

December 29, 2022 07:13 PM AEDT| By AAPNEWS

Residents of the far west NSW township of Menindee have been told to evacuate ahead of major flooding as waters overflow the banks of the Darling River.

Celestial celebrates overall Syd-Hob win

December 29, 2022 06:48 PM AEDT| By AAPNEWS

NSW yacht Celestial has been awarded overall honours in the Sydney to Hobart, after last year being denied victory because of a time penalty.

NSW issues flood warning for Menindee

December 29, 2022 06:19 PM AEDT| By AAPNEWS

A flood emergency warning has been issued for Menindee township in NSW's far west as the Darling River rises swiftly, with residents urged to evacuate.

Man arrested following suspicious death

December 29, 2022 06:04 PM AEDT| By AAPNEWS

A man has been arrested after the suspicious death of a Chinese woman in a Melbourne city apartment.

Rudder 'floated away' in dramatic Syd-Hob

December 29, 2022 05:51 PM AEDT| By AAPNEWS

A Sydney to Hobart skipper has recalled the moment her yacht Huntress was damaged and lost its rudder, sparking a police rescue at sea.

Celestial declared overall Syd-Hob winner

December 29, 2022 05:39 PM AEDT| By AAPNEWS

NSW yacht Celestial has been awarded overall honours in the Sydney to Hobart, after last year being denied victory because of a time penalty.

Bushfire threatens homes, lives in Perth

December 29, 2022 05:04 PM AEDT| By AAPNEWS

People have been warned to leave or take shelter as a bushfire in Perth's southern suburbs threatens lives and homes.

Maritimo wins 50th Melbourne to Hobart

December 29, 2022 05:03 PM AEDT| By AAPNEWS

Maritimo has capped its domination of the Melbourne to Hobart yacht race with a convincing line honours win after having to pull out of the Sydney to Hobart.